Many police officers ______ the thief to arrest him.
climbed
counted
surrounded
sprinkled
The blankets _____ very soft and warm.
be
am
is
were
What is "Happy New Year!" mostly about?
how to prepare for New Year's celebration
how to celebrate Chinese New Year
New Year's celebrations in China and the United States
the history of China and the United States
Which of the following events does NOT happen on School Spirit Day in the story?
eat special snacks
receive awards
learn to cook
perform in a play
Sun is embarassed to invite Water to his house.
false
true
What type of story is "Happy New Year"?
autobiography
nonfiction
realistic fiction
poetry
How are New Years celebrations in China and USA similar?
people wear red clothing for both celebrations
both celebrations last many days
Both are exciting family celebrations
people make lanterns for both celebrations
How does Mason feel about living in India?
He thinks India is boring
He enjoys living in India
He doesn't know how he feels about India.
He wants to leave India
Why does the narrator compare a plane to a whale :"A plane is huge and travels over the ocean like a whale in the sky"
to tell readers that planes can travel underwater
to tell the readers how big a plane is
to tell readers that planes can travel over the ocean
to tell readers that planes can travel in the sky
Which of the following is NOT a similar way that people celebrate Independence Day in India and America?
watch fireworks
watch parades
perform plays
have picnics
Mom made some _____ because I was hungry.
features
locations
dumplings
properties
Which sentence shows that Mason Jones has probably never lived in a busy city before moving to India
"I can't wait to perform my lines on stage"
"I wonder if I will get to be in the play"
"I have never seen so much traffic!"
"I am so excited for School Spirit Day tomorrow"
Which of the following is NOT a custom in Chinese New Year?
dumplings
ice animals
wearing red
paper lanterns
In the USA, people count down the last seconds right before...
sunruse
sunset
lunchtime
midnight
What happens first?
Mason goes to school and learns about School Spirit Day
Mason performs in a play on School Spirit Day
Mason moves to India with his family
Mason goes to a cricket match with his family
The ______ looked like shooting stars in the night sky.
celebrations
dumplings
fireworks
luck
Which of the following is NOT a way that cricket and baseball are similar?
two teams
running
wickets
batting
The artist ______ a statue of a horse out of a large block of stone.
carved
counted
welcomed
rose
What is the story mostly about?
a boy teaching a friend how to play baseball
a boy learning how to play cricket
a boy living in a new country
a boy learning how to speak a new language
What do Sun and Moon do to make Water feel welcome in their home?
the cook a big dinner
they enlarge their home
they get a pet fish
they play nice music
How many times does the narrator celebrate the New Year in the story
2
3
4
1
The book _____ very difficult for my baby sister.
am
are
were
is
Which of the following is a theme in the story?
You should go swimming every day
You should be kind to your friends.
You should be mean to your friends.
You should decorate your house with fish.
What is a synonym of lamp
shore
boulder
lantern
cloth
Chinese new year lasts
15 years
one day
one year
15 days
The narrator learns a lot about Chinese New Year
false
true
The baker ______ some sugar on top of the donuts.
climbed
carved
sprinkled
arrived
How does the narrator feel when she watches the Chinese lion dance?
She thinks it is interesting
She thinks the dance is confusing
She thinks the dance is silly
She thinks the dance is boring